PTIN Renewal – Important Update

IRS just sent out the email below with some important information related to PTINs’! Dear Tax Professional, Congratulations! To thank you for repeatedly renewing your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) early, you have the opportunity to renew your PTIN...

Desktop and Dashboard – Windows 7 OS Update

Security Update – Windows 7, Windows Server 2008R2, Windows Server 2012 As concerns over cyber security increase, IRS requirements for the encryption used to transmit information to the IRS have increased.   These guidelines also apply when sending information...

IRS E-Service Update – Delay – 10/10/17

Below is a mssg from the IRS regarding the migration of the e-Service to their new platform. e-Services users, Unfortunately, the migration of e-Services to a new platform is taking longer than anticipated. We know this is causing issues for some of you, and we...

IRS Temporary Shutdown of E-file

Just a quick FYI… IRS just pt out a quick alert to remind everyone of the temporary MEF shutdown. IRS will conduct the annual Labor Day Systems Shutdown beginning Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. and ending on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 6:00 a.m. The...